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in america the latino population is primarily mexican origin. but one thing that is unique about the latino population in arizona, a lot of them are recent arrivals. not necessarily foreign-born but have might grated from, say, california, texas, new mexico, because of job opportunities in arizona over the last decade or so. but that's not unlike perhaps the white population, too. it's very hard to find native arizonans. so, a lot of the people there are transplants from elsewhere and i think that explains a lot as to why the latino voters are still the sleeping giant in arizona. we saw them surge in new mexico and of course colorado and nevada, but in arizona they're still asleep some people ask why. i think in part it's because they have not established rooting, the roots in the community like in, say, california or texas. >> go into the numbers a little bit. what percentage of the population -- we heard the percentage of electorate. give us a sense of the percentage of the population, what they -- growth rate, expansion. >> in arizona, approx
in america the latino population is primarily mexican origin. but one thing that is unique about the latino population in arizona, a lot of them are recent arrivals. not necessarily foreign-born but have might grated from, say, california, texas, new mexico, because of job opportunities in arizona over the last decade or so. but that's not unlike perhaps the white population, too. it's very hard to find native arizonans. so, a lot of the people there are transplants from elsewhere and i think...
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turkish journalism has reported that the new america foundation. two men have returned from the country into the to the west can do more to help the syrian people. [inaudible conversations] >> welcome, everyone. welcome to c-span on the audience. i am very excited about today's events. we have two people with us that have recently come from syria that are able to give us an insight on the perspective of something that is hard to come by. in the context of the syria. to my far right is mohammed ghanem, he has a bachelor's degree in english literature, as well as graduate degree in translation from damascus university. he went on to earn a degree in conflict transformation from the center of justice and peace at the eastern mennonite university in harrisburg, virginia, and he has fought as assistant professor at princeton university. he is a long-term activists. he was active in the early days as a strategist for nonviolence. he is currently taking on the role of administrator consoles which we intend to focus on today. to my immediate right is ihan
turkish journalism has reported that the new america foundation. two men have returned from the country into the to the west can do more to help the syrian people. [inaudible conversations] >> welcome, everyone. welcome to c-span on the audience. i am very excited about today's events. we have two people with us that have recently come from syria that are able to give us an insight on the perspective of something that is hard to come by. in the context of the syria. to my far right is...
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one of the most attractive and livable cities in america. he worked with the general asystemmably, then-governor ed whitcom to merger the governments of indianapolis and marion county to provide common, essential services more efficiently, a concept then called "unigov." it wasn't without controversy because of dick lugar -- but because of dick lugar -- but because it did lugar's vision, careful careful initiation's ana decisive actions indianapolis model for other cities across thes t nation., but the law took effect in 1970 indianapolis population rose 7 from93 400 to 76,000 to 793,000e moving from the 25th largest city to one of the nations second largest cities literally overnight. when i think of the numerous positive changes in indianapolis overee the past 40 years, i see the fulfillment of the vision ow then mayor dick lugar. now the midwest has a way of producing men and women of sense and decency. not all of us fall in that category. sometimes bear his question buto we do have individuals who have ability to see through the heart of
one of the most attractive and livable cities in america. he worked with the general asystemmably, then-governor ed whitcom to merger the governments of indianapolis and marion county to provide common, essential services more efficiently, a concept then called "unigov." it wasn't without controversy because of dick lugar -- but because of dick lugar -- but because it did lugar's vision, careful careful initiation's ana decisive actions indianapolis model for other cities across thes...
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, north america, asia and we should not only stay way from that. on the contrary, we should see all the advantages we have and our commonwealth and actually our neighbors are becoming increasingly interested in integration and so. we have a very pragmatic attitude to the free trade zone project, cas and actually i would like to thank parliament for ratifying this document first. they made positive examples. the common economic space. all these things are already working affect the really. colleagues, citizens of russia, we aimed at doubling russia's gdp. by the end of 2008, we came very close to that inch mark. the global financial crisis -- by the time for the crisis we've managed to increase russia's gdp by 85% but still, we have demonstrated the capability of the russian economy to develop and to grow at a rapid pace. we've managed to preserve our potential for growth in outlining the prospects for itself, starting from 1999, russia's gdp per capita has doubled. the spending for the federal consolidated budget has increased 2.65 times. the defic
, north america, asia and we should not only stay way from that. on the contrary, we should see all the advantages we have and our commonwealth and actually our neighbors are becoming increasingly interested in integration and so. we have a very pragmatic attitude to the free trade zone project, cas and actually i would like to thank parliament for ratifying this document first. they made positive examples. the common economic space. all these things are already working affect the really....
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with the dream and a pair that god will continue to bless the united states of america. >> tomorrow night, watch the farewell speech by republican senator dick lugar and democratic representative lynn woolsey of california. we will also show you a tribute in the u.s. house to outgoing caliber and california members of cameras.. join us at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. later a look at the dodd-frank law and regulations. >> this is c-span3 with politics and public affairs programming throughout the week. and every weekend, 40 hours a people and events ,-com,-com ma telling the american story on american history tv. get schedules in the past programs our website. you can join in the conversation on social media sites. >> tomorrow a draft constitution by mohammed morsi. it would expand his constitutional powers. supporters and opponents of president mohammed morsi. next, we'll talk about developments in the country and security throughout the region with an expert on the muslim brotherhood and a former israeli ambassador to egypt. this is an hour and a half. >> looking at the political competi
with the dream and a pair that god will continue to bless the united states of america. >> tomorrow night, watch the farewell speech by republican senator dick lugar and democratic representative lynn woolsey of california. we will also show you a tribute in the u.s. house to outgoing caliber and california members of cameras.. join us at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. later a look at the dodd-frank law and regulations. >> this is c-span3 with politics and public affairs programming...
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their nation and prove their love and become legal in america, become citizens in america. and he took the floor, and i want to read what he said because it touched me. he said: madam president, i wish to step back in history if i may. on december 7, 1941, something terrible happened in hawaiile three weeks later the government hoff the united states declared that all japanese americans, citizens born in the united states or of japanese ancestry were to be considered enemy aliens, at a result, like these undocumented people, they could not put on the uniform of this lan. senator inouye went on to say, i was 17 at the time and naturally i resented this because i loved my country and wanted to put on the uniform to show where my heart stood. but we were denied. so we petitioned the government. the a year later they said, okay. i if you wish to volunteer, go ahead. senator inouye said, well to make a long story short, the rem meant i serve in, made up of 0 japanese americans had the highest casualsed in europe and the most tech crated in the history of the ute. then he turned
their nation and prove their love and become legal in america, become citizens in america. and he took the floor, and i want to read what he said because it touched me. he said: madam president, i wish to step back in history if i may. on december 7, 1941, something terrible happened in hawaiile three weeks later the government hoff the united states declared that all japanese americans, citizens born in the united states or of japanese ancestry were to be considered enemy aliens, at a result,...
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this is america, we can do this. we have a defense budget with six countries combined. >> i'm talking about protecting our schools. that is my legislation. i strongly support senator feinstein's legislation and senator lautenberg. i have my own requirements. if you are asking me about my colleague who in the past have not supported this, i think you may see a change. senator manchin, when he was running, [inaudible] >> the senator has spoken out i think that when the senator speaks out in senator baucus says he wants to look at it, that is -- i don't know where the nra will wind up. hopefully i can speak for everybody. there is no reason to be polarized over whether our school should be protected. >> we were waiting we were keeping the bill open. there was no filibuster on it. so i don't know where it's going. i am going to follow through with this in the meantime strategy. let's do it by utilizing laws on the books. they make it easier with a better cost-sharing to make capital improvements at many schools want to d
this is america, we can do this. we have a defense budget with six countries combined. >> i'm talking about protecting our schools. that is my legislation. i strongly support senator feinstein's legislation and senator lautenberg. i have my own requirements. if you are asking me about my colleague who in the past have not supported this, i think you may see a change. senator manchin, when he was running, [inaudible] >> the senator has spoken out i think that when the senator speaks...
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they want those people to see and touch the face of america. it's no understatement our dip mats are on the front lines of the most dangerous places. they leave their families behind, miss holidays at home, risk their safety to make the world safer and protect the interests of the country. they don't join the foreign service to be rich, and sadly, many of their names are only learned when a tragedy like benghazi takes place. our diplomats don't wear the uniform, but they swear the same oath as the men and women of our armed forces and their sacrifice is no less important. take note, everybody. as we learned yesterday, the board's report calls for investment of $2.3 billion a year over ten years in order to meet the fundamental charge of protecting our personnel overseas. we owe it to them, to our responsibility, and to the memory of chris stevens and others who lost lives to make good on that request, and i make that clear today. some may ask why we're in benghazi. the reason are central to everything we want our foreign service to do. they are
they want those people to see and touch the face of america. it's no understatement our dip mats are on the front lines of the most dangerous places. they leave their families behind, miss holidays at home, risk their safety to make the world safer and protect the interests of the country. they don't join the foreign service to be rich, and sadly, many of their names are only learned when a tragedy like benghazi takes place. our diplomats don't wear the uniform, but they swear the same oath as...
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vice president, america has just been through some very painful days and mr. president, were all grateful for giving voice as you have to or agony. senator reid has said so eloquently, and dan inouye was a full, long life and so it is our great honor to come here to celebrate it. i am grateful that so many of his colleagues in the senate and both parties, leaders and members of the house and the administration and especially the members of the diplomatic corps have calm because i hope in the short service, we can capture the character and contributions of one of the most remarkable americans i have ever known. you know, it is difficult to be in politics and the courageous without being sanctimonious. it is difficult to be a gallant man in politics without seeming pompous. it is difficult to constantly reach out for common ground without wondering if you have left your principles behind. but dan inouye did all this and more. those of us who knew him can be grateful for so many and peered for hillary and me he was first and foremost a friend, an adviser, somethi
vice president, america has just been through some very painful days and mr. president, were all grateful for giving voice as you have to or agony. senator reid has said so eloquently, and dan inouye was a full, long life and so it is our great honor to come here to celebrate it. i am grateful that so many of his colleagues in the senate and both parties, leaders and members of the house and the administration and especially the members of the diplomatic corps have calm because i hope in the...
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it makes america worse, not better. i better stop before roger castillo hook. thanks. [applause] >> well, thank you, stuart. as you can see from the conclusions of the book that he just stayed in, these two folks over here would never be confused as card-carrying conservatives or libertarians. in fact, anything but that for weeks and are, based obviously on the interest that i read. stewart on the other hand would certainly pass as card-carrying moderate and never found any issue on which he couldn't stand the one hand and then on the other hand. [laughter] in any event, we are now going to hear from to critics from either side on both the book and the case. first firm roger clegg and men from alan moore's sin. roger craig is president and general counsel of the center for equal opportunity. he focuses on legal issues, including regulatory impact on business and the problems in higher education created by affirmative action. attorney general and the bush administrations held the second highest positions in both the civil rights position on the environment and natural r
it makes america worse, not better. i better stop before roger castillo hook. thanks. [applause] >> well, thank you, stuart. as you can see from the conclusions of the book that he just stayed in, these two folks over here would never be confused as card-carrying conservatives or libertarians. in fact, anything but that for weeks and are, based obviously on the interest that i read. stewart on the other hand would certainly pass as card-carrying moderate and never found any issue on which...
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we are, as has been said, the united states of america. we meet catastrophe with the resources and commitment that are necessary to make sure that people are treated fairly, and here delay or reduction in resources is unfair. delay in effect is denial. and just like justice delayed is justice denied so would be the resources here if they are delayed by the kinds of amendments that have been offered and by the proposals to reduce the amount of resources that can be available. the estimates about the disaster can occupy much time on this floor, and i am going to be brief in describing what i think is necessary because i have previously spoken before committees of this body and suffice it to say that right away we need to redouble our efforts to reduce the personal costs and property damage of this storm but also to prevent that kind of damage in future storms. we can invest now or pay later. we will pay much more later if we fail to invest now and the path toward enlightened protection and preparation must include infrastructure improvements
we are, as has been said, the united states of america. we meet catastrophe with the resources and commitment that are necessary to make sure that people are treated fairly, and here delay or reduction in resources is unfair. delay in effect is denial. and just like justice delayed is justice denied so would be the resources here if they are delayed by the kinds of amendments that have been offered and by the proposals to reduce the amount of resources that can be available. the estimates about...
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they didn't die in africa or south america. they died right here in our own country trying to get all of our people to become participants in a democratic process. and bright now, there is an attempt on the part of several members of the congress, both democrats and republicans to get the posters service to issue a stamp in honor of these three young men. [applause] so we had to organize. we had to mobilize. we had to speak a period we had to speak out. we had to get in trouble, big trouble, necessary trouble. dr. martin luther king junior received a nobel peace prize in december 1964 after president johnson signed the civil rights act in july 1964. dr. curt king had a mini with the president and told him he needed a voting rights act. and president lyndon johnson told dr. king in so many words, we had to get a voting rights back. i just signed the civil rights act. dr. martin luther king jr. came back to atlanta, but with a group of us. my organization was already involved in selma. the only time a person could even attempt to
they didn't die in africa or south america. they died right here in our own country trying to get all of our people to become participants in a democratic process. and bright now, there is an attempt on the part of several members of the congress, both democrats and republicans to get the posters service to issue a stamp in honor of these three young men. [applause] so we had to organize. we had to mobilize. we had to speak a period we had to speak out. we had to get in trouble, big trouble,...
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what has america done for us? i will admit in a pillowcase comment i was frustrated by that and say americans invent and how thick dignities and education and the fact that there are young people alive to watch football is largely because of the people of the united states. that's kind of her difference. we've chosen a path of investment, human capital. it pays off in the long term rather than the immediacy of a football stadium. we've seen over the past several years 30 plus% decline in hiv/aids. that's not exclusively in the united states feared where the largest contributor to the end is something we should be proud of. it's huge that people in africa have that. >> last weekon monday or senator kirsten gillibrand delivered testimony on the hill and told stories of families who lost children to hurricane cindy. those hit hardest by the film testified by the senate environment and public works committee. new york, new jersey, rhode island, maryland and delaware lawmakers talked about the impact in the ongoing rec
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er is slams of america for -- servants of america for decades who made a difference, who had to come up with tough solutions to very complex problems. and it's been a real privilege for me to be with them in approaching what this coalition and those who aren't here today has brought together to try to inject some energy at the right place at the right time. so next up here will be senator sam nunn, longstanding chairman in senate armed services, who understands our country and our national security as well or better than anyone i have ever worked with. senator none -- senator nunn? [applause] >> well, first, thanks to pete peterson for getting this group together and for so much else that pete and michael and the peterson foundation have done in terms of bringing attention to the fiscal challenge we face and mobilizing support for a rational and sane fiscal policy. second, admiral mullen, thank you for your tremendous leadership both in the military and as a citizen in the recent months. you have led the way, and your statement that basically the biggest risk that we have to national
er is slams of america for -- servants of america for decades who made a difference, who had to come up with tough solutions to very complex problems. and it's been a real privilege for me to be with them in approaching what this coalition and those who aren't here today has brought together to try to inject some energy at the right place at the right time. so next up here will be senator sam nunn, longstanding chairman in senate armed services, who understands our country and our national...
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bank of america; right, john? they would never permit this kind of incoherence in what the policy is, what they are going to take in and what they will spend. >> question about this topic, based on your reporting, what you learned, how far is the president willing to go on entitlement cuts? >> when i talked to the president in the summer on this, he acknowledged it was bad policy for he and democrats to cut medical beneficiaries. he then went on, and, you know, i think in the end, you can't be president and not be a realist, and he said that it is untanble to not cut them because they are driving the budget deficit, and, you know, the whole entitlement issues, the real core of the problem, the taxing issue, yes, the pyrotechnics, and its -- there's the struggle between the republican and democratic view, but all the numbers people know that it's the entitlement issue so if there's a fix, trajectory to make it somehow stable, that would be -- that's the relation. uh-oh, you have something from the book. >> your boo
bank of america; right, john? they would never permit this kind of incoherence in what the policy is, what they are going to take in and what they will spend. >> question about this topic, based on your reporting, what you learned, how far is the president willing to go on entitlement cuts? >> when i talked to the president in the summer on this, he acknowledged it was bad policy for he and democrats to cut medical beneficiaries. he then went on, and, you know, i think in the end,...
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america is confronting the black flag in afghanistan. why should we support this? >> can i just quickly say on the gentleman. something i want to say and back to the point here and i'm reminded of, you know, america. doesn't give enough support. sometimes we metal too many. it's sort of a damned if you do and again, syrian opposition has a lot of problems. but we won't get in to that too many about why americans might really get frustrated with the process. i would say on the chemical weapons wmd and understand that syrian opposition doesn't want to talk about the foreign policy or national security policy if they get in power. maybe they talked about what they would do with the syria's chemical weapons. if they have i don't know what the official position is are with regard to syria's chemical weapons. as an american who is being asked to endorse and help and get behind this effort that has lots of questions about it seems to me that's a minimum we can require as a very clear coherence statement renouncing the wmd stockpiles and calling for a process in which the
america is confronting the black flag in afghanistan. why should we support this? >> can i just quickly say on the gentleman. something i want to say and back to the point here and i'm reminded of, you know, america. doesn't give enough support. sometimes we metal too many. it's sort of a damned if you do and again, syrian opposition has a lot of problems. but we won't get in to that too many about why americans might really get frustrated with the process. i would say on the chemical...
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god bless america. thank you very much. [applause] we're privileged to have with us here today members of the united states marine band begin teen who will perform the musical patriotic salute to the veterans. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [applause] ladies and gentlemen how about another big round of applause for the united states marine band. the brass quintet. [applause] at this time, i would like to introduce to you the producer, the directer of the film "honor flight" mr. dan hays. [applause] thank you for having me here today. what an honor to be here to remember such an important day in our history. so about three years ago i wandered down the memorial with my video camera, right over there by the atlantic pillar and asked a world war ii veteran a simple question. i said how is your day going? he looked at me with the out most sincerity in his eyes and he said i could die a happy man now that i made this trip. that answer was the beginning of an incredible journey for me. it served asen inspiration to make a documentar
god bless america. thank you very much. [applause] we're privileged to have with us here today members of the united states marine band begin teen who will perform the musical patriotic salute to the veterans. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [applause] ladies and gentlemen how about another big round of applause for the united states marine band. the brass quintet. [applause] at this time, i would like to introduce to you the producer, the directer of the film "honor flight" mr. dan hays....
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you caught it made in america. i wonder if that was -- it was called made in america and it seems like it was some part from bilingual staff about project team division of america. >> jimmy also a producer jc can speak to it very well because he's been doing it for at least 15 years. i think what we were trying do was to show that we're going through revolution right now and that the revolution is about tearing the walls down and that everybody, you know come you don't go to record shops any longer. he put the map session we don't go to hip-hop and you don't put a rock 'n roll. everything is accessible to the internet and there's a unification with all these kids and they create their own message and there aren't any walls. >> jimmy, and the free to that. >> with hip-hop in the 80s and going to the 90s, i noticed a lot of the children, their parents are friends of mine letter from brooklyn or france or whatever. one common thing they always say to me is there's many fewer racial barriers than there were when we wer
you caught it made in america. i wonder if that was -- it was called made in america and it seems like it was some part from bilingual staff about project team division of america. >> jimmy also a producer jc can speak to it very well because he's been doing it for at least 15 years. i think what we were trying do was to show that we're going through revolution right now and that the revolution is about tearing the walls down and that everybody, you know come you don't go to record shops...